With gut health and nutrition rising in popularity and seemingly a feature in most health and wellness publications, everyone is talking about prebiotics. What exactly are prebiotics, why are they so important and what are the best types for a happy and healthy gut?
Prebiotics: what are they?
Our gut microbiome – the community of…
Butter chicken is a hugely popular Indian curry, yet normally contains onion, garlic and cream, making it unsuitable for those treating SIBO. This version packs a flavour punch and tastes just as good as the real thing, without causing any irritation. This dish will become a family favourite as it is easy to make, fills…
Isolation has affected us all in different ways however things people
have tended to share in common is a tendency to overeat and overdrink. Such is
the nature of humans, many of us find it difficult to resist what’s available
in our cupboards and therefore buying more, often means eating more —
especially when we’re bored.
During a time…
Compelling research has revealed a very real link between what we put into our stomachs and the longevity of a healthy brain and there is plenty of information on this in a book from New York Times bestseller David Permutter called Brain Maker.
His book breaks down all the science into 'digestible' chunks and makes…
Preliminary research suggests nuts and especially nut skins could benefit your gut health thanks to their high fibre levels and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Nuts for Life Dietitian Lisa Yates APD explains how:
“We’ve assumed the trillions of gut bacteria living in our large intestine are only there to help keep the colon healthy but…
Nutritionist Steph Geddes talks about good gut and mental health through this period of isolation.
During this time of uncertainty, it is extremely important that we put measures in place to look after our overall health and wellbeing.
As we are all facing a number of challenges out of our control, it’s important that we…
So, you’ve relished in a few celebratory beverages, you dove head-first into the Christmas trifle, and you had an extra helping (or six) of assorted cheeses and chutneys from various party platters - you enjoyed your holidays and that’s OK. But let’s be real: your gut and your overall health might be suffering and now you’re thinking it’s high time to press reset.
You may be wondering, what’s the best way to get my health in check and keep my gut…
A healthy gut supports overall health and wellbeing in many important ways. The gut plays many more functions than simply digestion, and is closely linked to the health of many other systems within our body.
For example, approximately 80 per cent of the immune system is located within the gut. Frequently referred to as an…
It’s interesting to understand just how much of an impact gut health has on overall health and, for women, vaginal health can be impacted by gut health! Here’s how…
The microscopic cosmos of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses all live within us naturally and is better known as the ‘micro biome’. The micro biome is made…